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The only example of Egyptian Rivival architecture in Greensboro and one of the few in the state will be demolished for a parking lot. The Masonic Lodge owns the building and says its too expensive to restore. It was designed by Charles Hartmann, the same architect who designed the Jefferson Standard Building. It was also his only example of Egyptian Rivival. What a terrible loss and a parking lot is replacing it. Hopefully funds will come from somewhere to help restore it. Dont know if its on the national historical register but if so there should be laws to ban the demolition of such buildings even if its privately own. Just like you cant change the character of your home if you live in a historical district. If you can't afford to fix it, sell it.
Guess I need to hike over and get some good shots before it's hauled away. Not that attractive of a building overall, but it does have some nice detail.
On the way to the PO this morning I stopped and checked out the building. There is nothing great about it, exterior wise, other than some detail on the front. The rest of it is just plain, old, run of the mill red brick. However, I'm not opposed to restoration rather than demolition. Beats being a parking lot which, IMO, the church is just looking for an income generator.
The only example of Egyptian Rivival architecture in Greensboro and one of the few in the state will be demolished for a parking lot. The Masonic Lodge owns the building and says its too expensive to restore. It was designed by Charles Hartmann, the same architect who designed the Jefferson Standard Building. It was also his only example of Egyptian Rivival. What a terrible loss and a parking lot is replacing it. Hopefully funds will come from somewhere to help restore it. Dont know if its on the national historical register but if so there should be laws to ban the demolition of such buildings even if its privately own. Just like you cant change the character of your home if you live in a historical district. If you can't afford to fix it, sell it.
National Register offers no protection from demolition.
However one building is being demolished for the Westin deck. The building looks like it was built sometime in the mid 20th century. A vaping business currently occupys it. Its not architectural significant but does have some nice detail above the entrance on Davie St. In some cases developers have built around historic buildings instead of demolishing them. That was the case with old main fire staion on N Greene St. The Marriott Hotel was built around it.
On the way to the PO this morning I stopped and checked out the building. There is nothing great about it, exterior wise, other than some detail on the front. The rest of it is just plain, old, run of the mill red brick. However, I'm not opposed to restoration rather than demolition. Beats being a parking lot which, IMO, the church is just looking for an income generator.
Perhaps at least the facade could be saved.
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